K.C Accreditation

Over the last few years the Kennel Club has looked into the issues surrounding dog training, with concerns that anyone can set up a dog club or service without qualifications and give training and behavioural advice as an ‘expert’, to a ‘blissfully’ unaware general public.

Several organisations have formed over time, all trying to address standards and give educational guidance to certificate their members. This Scheme complements others, but goes further in unifying all aspects of knowledge and experience in the world of dogs. It oversees personal development and recognises each member as an individual in the role they wish to play.

What is it all about?

This is the first really comprehensive scheme that in its flexibility allows anyone who is instructing or advising others at any level to join, whatever their interest in dogs. A primary aim of the Scheme is to set a national standard to safeguard the public, but it also aims to guide its members in their search for knowledge and experience, encompassing a wealth of information and sharing ideas for improving the future of dog training and behavioural advice.